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TRAFFIC: Work on I-10 at Delisle, Diamondhead exits continue
SUMMARY: Nighttime construction on the I-10 widening project between Long Beach and Diamond Head will affect travel from Sunday night into Monday morning. Crews are paving the westbound lanes between Deil and Diamond Head, reducing the area to one lane. Eastbound travel will encounter exit closures at Deil and M Avenue, requiring potential detours to the next exit. The work starts at 7:00 p.m. Sunday and ends at 6:00 a.m. Monday. State troopers and deputies will be monitoring traffic, urging drivers to slow down for the safety of road workers. Your safety is paramount; please drive carefully.
Drivers will want to keep their heads on a swivel as workers continue construction on I-10 in Hancock County.
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7/1 Sam’s “Warm and Humid” Tuesday Evening Forecast
SUMMARY: A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m. for Gulfport and Biloxi, with strong winds over 60 mph and small hail possible. Heavy rain and frequent lightning are impacting the region, with storms stretching along I-10 from the Mississippi-Louisiana border toward Alabama. Tornado risk remains very low, but marine warnings apply offshore due to possible waterspouts and 50 mph wind gusts. Temperatures have dropped to the 70s near the coast but remain in the upper 80s to low 90s inland. Rain chances will continue overnight and through Tuesday, then decrease by Thursday as a cold front passes. Temperatures are expected to rise to mid-90s by Independence Day, with rain chances low Friday through Saturday before increasing again early next week.
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Amtrak announces starting date for new Mardi Gras Service
SUMMARY: Amtrak announced the new Mardi Gras Service along the Gulf Coast will start August 18th, marking the return of passenger trains after more than 20 years. The route includes stops in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, New Orleans, and Mobile, with morning and evening departures. Tickets start at \$15 for adult coach fares, with discounts for children, students, seniors, veterans, and military personnel. The service aims to offer a convenient, relaxing alternative to driving along I-10, suitable for commuters and leisure travelers. Tickets are available online, via the Amtrak app, or in person at New Orleans station.
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Sam's “Warm and Damp” Monday Evening Forecast
SUMMARY: Sam’s “Warm and Damp” Monday evening forecast reports recent rainfall totals: Bay St. Louis about 1.5 inches, Bualuxy and Ocean Springs under an inch, Gulfport half an inch, Lucale a quarter inch, and Pasigula a trace. A storm passed between 1:30 and 2:30 pm, with more rain expected over the next hours. The Mississippi radar shows heavy rain moving southeast. An aerial flood advisory is in effect due to heavy weekend and recent rain. Temperatures are warm and humid, around mid-70s to low 90s. Rain chances will increase early Tuesday, with cloud cover limiting afternoon highs. A drier, hot Fourth of July is forecast.
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